America Park

America Park sits just outside Pitlochry and is exactly what it sounds - a leisure park with an American theme. It's the sort of place that appeals most to families with younger kids who want a bit of novelty alongside their holiday in Perthshire, rather than walkers or history buffs looking for something serious.

The park has various rides and attractions spread across the grounds, though it's not a massive operation - think more local amusement park than sprawling theme resort. You'll get a couple of hours out of it if the kids are keen, maybe longer if they're into repeating rides. Summer is obviously the time to visit, and weekday mornings tend to be less rammed than weekends.

What makes it work for a holiday base is proximity. Blair Castle Caravan Park is practically next door at just 0.1 miles away, and Faskally Woods Holiday Park sits 4.4 miles south if you fancy somewhere with better reviews. Both give you easy access to Pitlochry's main attractions - the visitor centre, the salmon ladder, the shops and restaurants along the main street. America Park becomes a handy half-day activity when the weather's decent rather than your main event.

Admission details aren't publicly listed online, so ring ahead before dragging everyone there. The park's been operating for decades and locals know it, but it's not a destination in itself - it's a decent fallback on a rainy afternoon or when the kids need something different during a Perthshire break.